CLAT Eligibility 2027: Age Limit, Qualification for LLB & LLM, Minimum Marks

Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )

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Eligibility criteria mention all key requirements a candidate must fulfill to secure admission at the CLAT participating colleges. CLAT eligibility criteria 2027 include academic qualification requirements, age limit and minimum marks. Check the complete CLAT eligibility here.

The Consortium of NLUs prescribes CLAT eligibility criteria 2027 for five-year LLB, and LLM courses for academic requirements, minimum marks, and age limit. Read the CLAT exam 2027 eligibility requirements here.

CLAT Eligibility Criteria 2027: The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT Exam in December. The CLAT Exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode. The Consortium will announce the CLAT Exam Dates 2027 along with official notification. The CLAT Notification is expected in June 2026. The CLAT 2027 Application Process is expected to begin as soon as the notice is out.

Candidates must understand the CLAT 2027 eligibility criteria for undergraduate and postgraduate courses before starting to fill the CLAT Application Form. CLAT 2027 Application Form can be filled in online mode only. It must be noted that the eligibility criteria for five year LLB and LLM courses are different. The eligibility criteria for CLAT defines the educational requirements, minimum marks, and age limit that an aspirant must fulfill to fill the application form and secure a seat at National Law Universities in India

Also Read: CLAT Registration Fees: Check category-wise CLAT fees

The CLAT Consortium verifies the eligibility of shortlisted candidates during the counselling process, and candidates must submit supporting documents to ensure their eligibility for admission. In this article, detailed CLAT 2027 eligibility criteria are mentioned, and candidates can check it before filling out the application form to avoid disqualification at a later stage in the exam.   

Table of contents
  • CLAT UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  • CLAT PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  • NLUs Admission Criteria 2027

CLAT UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Parameters that candidates need to meet to fulfill CLAT eligibility criteria for undergraduate (UG ) level law courses are mentioned below. Candidates must ensure that they meet the required CLAT UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria:

Criteria Eligibility
Educational Requirement
  • Candidates should clear Class 12 with a minimum 45 per cent aggregate (applicable for candidates belonging to General/ Other Backward Class (OBC)/ Person with Disability (PwD)/ Non-Resident Indian (NRI)/ Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) category)
  • Candidates should clear Class 12 with a minimum 40 per cent aggregate (applicable for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) category)
  • Candidates appearing for their Class 12 board examinations in March/April are also eligible to apply for CLAT 2027 exam. However, such candidates need to produce proof of passing Class 12 or equivalent exam at the time of admission. Candidates unable to produce the evidence shall forfeit their right of admission through CLAT exam
CLAT Age Limit No age bar

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CLAT Exam Pattern CLAT Syllabus CLAT Sample Paper and Question Paper
Section-Wise CLAT Books to Read Tips to Prepare for English Section of CLAT Exam  
Q:   How will I know if I am eligible to appear in CLAT exam or not?
A:

In order to know if you are eligible or not check the official notification and the eligibility criteria. There is no other way to check the the eligibility criteria.  Do not fill the form without checking the eligibility criteria. 

Q:   What if I am not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment?
A:

If the candidates is not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment result, they can either accept or opt for upgradingt the college alloted. The Freeze option is used by candidates to confirm their choice of NLU. Apply for upgrade option is used when candidates want to change the allotted institute to his or her higher choice (upward shifting).

Q:   Can I get NLU if my CLAT Rank is 1500?
A:

Yes, with a CLAT Rank of 1500, you have a very good chance of getting into several good NLUs. Some fo the NLU where your chances are high are NLIU Bhopal or NLU Jodhpur.

CLAT PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure that they meet the required CLAT PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria.Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for CLAT PG 2027 below. 

Criteria Eligibility
Educational Requirement
  • Candidates belonging to General/ OBC/ PwD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI category should possess an LLB or equivalent degree with minimum 50 per cent aggregate
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ ST category should possess an LLB or equivalent degree with minimum of 45 per cent aggregate
  • Candidates appearing for the final year examination of their qualifying degree are also eligible to apply for CLAT
CLAT Age Limit No age bar
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In order to get admission in NLUs, it is mandatory to appear for CLAT Exam. Candidates must fulfill the NLU admission criteria to get considered. Only those candidates who will meet the CLAT Cutoff Score 2027 are eligible to appear in the CLAT Counselling Process. Each NLU has its own CLAT Reservation Policy. Those who are filling the admission under the domicile category must ensure they do have all the required documents. All the documents will be verified during the counselling process. 

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